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All evils are equal when they are extreme.
[Fr., Et tous maux sont pareils alors qu'ils sont extremes.]
All evils are equal when they are extreme.
[Fr., Et tous maux sont pareils alors qu'ils sont extremes.]
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would
not, that I do.
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would
not, that I do.
Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried.
Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried.
They that know no evil will suspect none.
They that know no evil will suspect none.
It is easier to denature plutonium than to denature the evil
spirit of man.
It is easier to denature plutonium than to denature the evil
spirit of man.
Every evil in the bud is easily crushed; as it grows older, it
becomes stronger.
[Lat., Omne malum read more
Every evil in the bud is easily crushed; as it grows older, it
becomes stronger.
[Lat., Omne malum nascens facile opprimitur; inveteratum fit
pleurumque robustius.]
Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.
Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.
Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.
Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; read more
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; they put bitter for
sweet, and sweet for bitter!